IMF gives damning verdict on Britain’s tax cuts
The new economic measures laid out by the U.K. government “will likely increase inequality”, according to a spokesperson from the…
Pound tanking, massive tax cuts and talk of emergency hikes. Here’s what’s going on in the UK
Britain’s Prime Minister Liz Truss and Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Kwasi Kwarteng. Dylan Martinez | Afp | Getty Images…
Sterling hits record low against the dollar, as Asia-Pacific currencies also weaken
Loading chart… Critics say those economic measures will disproportionately benefit the wealthy and could see the U.K. take on high…
Italy poised for hard-right leader as country votes in snap election
Giorgia Meloni, leader of the right-wing party Fratelli d’Italia (Brothers of Italy) holds a giant Italian national flag during a…
From the Fed to Europe’s currency crisis, here’s what’s behind this selloff in financial markets
Stocks fell sharply, bond yields rose and the dollar strengthened Friday as investors heeded the Federal Reserve’s signal that its…
Can My Identity be Stolen from My Birth Certificate?
For most U.S. citizens, an official birth certificate may be the most critical document to have in their possession. Birth…
An Honest Discussion About A Universal Basic Income
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Britain pursues ‘trickle-down economics’ despite scorn from Biden. And the stakes are sky-high
British Prime Minister Liz Truss and U.S. President Joe Biden formally met for the first time at the United Nations…
The Japanese yen is at 24-year lows. Here’s what to expect at the next BOJ meeting
The Japanese yen is hovering close to its weakest levels since 1998, and authorities have hinted at taking action to…
Uber Has Launched Uber Restore, a Special App in Ukraine to Help Transport Art Conservators
The Russian invasion still poses a major threat to museums, historic sites, and other cultural heritage in Ukraine. Now, an…
Can Someone Change Your Address Without Your Knowledge?
No one ever expects to be a victim of identity theft. But the unfortunate truth is that it happens more…
‘You’ve got to eat’: Energy bills are squeezing businesses and people as UK costs soar
A high street decorated with British Union Jack bunting in Penistone, UK. The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has warned “a…
How Can I Find Out If Someone is Using My Social Security Number?
As the threat of identity theft continues to rise yearly, it’s important to watch out for signs that someone is using…
Germany has worked hard to shore up winter gas supplies — and it’s ahead of schedule
European governments are scrambling to fill underground storage with gas supplies to provide households with enough fuel to keep homes…
‘Floundering, not drowning’: Economists divided on prognosis for Russian economy
Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with head of Federal Financial Monitoring Service (Rosfinmonitoring) Yury Chikhanchin at the Kremlin in Moscow,…
Here’s where China’s real estate troubles could spill over
China’s real estate industry accounts for more than a quarter of national GDP, according to Moody’s. Pictured here is a…
Payrolls increased 528,000 in July, much better than expected in a sign of strength for jobs market
Hiring in July was far better than expected, defying multiple other signs that the economic recovery is losing steam, the…
Here’s how to know if we’re in a recession, and it’s not what you think
People shop in a supermarket as inflation affected consumer prices in New York City, June 10, 2022. Andrew Kelly |…